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OU57 HVM

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,620 mi
Last recorded62,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,153 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,999 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not visible

slight play in o/s / n/s rear suspension

t.c light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and as cut to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre as cut to outer sidewall

outer sills not clearly visible

slight play in o/s/r suspension

traction control light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre as cut on outer sidewall

outer sills not clearly visible

traction control light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

power steering level low

slight play o/s/r suspension

traction control light on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 8,157 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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OU57 HVM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU57 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU57 HVM registered?

OU57 HVM is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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